Persistent back or leg pain from a herniated disc can be exhausting, especially when rest, medication, physiotherapy, and even cortisone injections haven’t given you lasting relief, and surgery feels like a big step. For some people in exactly this situation, intradiscal ozone therapy offers a minimally invasive option that sits between injections and an operation. […]
Exhibit #1: The Magical Shrinking Leg Patient lies down. Practitioner grabs both ankles. One foot mysteriously appears a centimetre shorter. Gasps fill the room. “You see? Your pelvis is out. Luckily, I can fix it.” What happened? Usually… nothing. The apparent “short leg” often changes depending on how the patient’s hips are rotated, how the […]
Most people use “back pain” and “sciatica” almost interchangeably — and that’s exactly where treatment plans start to go wrong. The two are not the same condition, they don’t always share the same cause, and they don’t respond to the same care. At Unika Medical Centre, every plan begins the same way: with a precise […]
If your back pain keeps returning, it can feel like your body is working against you. You rest, you stretch, you feel better for a week, and then the same ache or sharp grab comes back during a normal day. When people search for recurring back pain causes, they usually want two things: an explanation […]
Trauma can have a lasting impact on both the mind and body. For many individuals, the effects go beyond emotional distress and influence daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. While traditional treatments such as therapy and medication have helped many people, they do not always provide complete or lasting relief. This has led […]
Chronic low back pain can be frustrating because it affects everything you do. It can limit sleep, productivity, exercise, and even simple daily routines. If you feel stuck in a cycle of flare-ups and temporary fixes, you may wonder if surgery is your only option. In many cases, it is not. A structured plan for […]
If you are considering PRP, you are probably looking for one clear answer: how long until you feel better. That is the right question because PRP does not act like a numbing injection that changes symptoms immediately. PRP works through your body’s healing signals, so the PRP injections work timeline usually unfolds in phases. Some […]
Chronic lower back pain can make life feel smaller. It can limit sleep, focus, work, exercise, and even simple tasks like tying shoes or carrying groceries. If you have been living in that loop, you have options that do not require surgery. The best outcomes usually come from pairing a clear diagnosis with a step-by-step […]
Booking your first pain management consultation can feel like a big step, especially if pain has already stolen time, sleep, and confidence. Many people worry they will get rushed, misunderstood, or handed a generic plan that does not match their real life. Others feel nervous because they have tried multiple treatments without lasting improvement and […]
In recent years, more patients have started questioning the long-term use of medications for managing mental health conditions and chronic pain. While medications have long been the standard treatment, concerns about side effects, dependency, and inconsistent results have led many to explore alternative approaches. One of the most promising advancements in modern medicine is neuromodulation […]